When assessing an alcoholic patient, the nurse notes short-term memory loss, painful extremities, foot drop, and muttered incoherent responses to her questions
The nurse recognizes these symptoms as most likely related to a condition caused by long-term alcohol abuse, which is known as __________ syndrome. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Korsakoff
Korsakoff syndrome is a permanent condition caused by long-term alcohol use. The patient mutters incoherently and experiences short-term memory loss, painful extremities, and foot drop.
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The nurse teaches an older adult who has diabetes mellitus and takes metoprolol (Lopressor) to recognize clinical indicators of hypoglycemia
Which clinical indicators of hypoglycemia does the nurse include in patient teaching as the indicators this man is most likely to detect? (Select all that apply.) a. Shaking b. Dizziness c. Weakness d. Diaphoresis e. Tachycardia f. Impaired vision
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents that sperm must undergo the process of capacitation in order to fertilize the ova
The characteristics of sperm that have undergone capacitation include the: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Ability to undergo an acrosomal reaction. 2. Ability to block polyspermy. 3. Ability to bind to the zona pellucida. 4. Ability to release the protease acrosin. 5. Acquisition of hypermotility.
Issues to consider when gathering and recording qualitative data are:
A) The presence of environmental noise B) The positive aspects of note taking C) Storing the data in a safe place D) The quality of the recording equipment
A lab instructor is observing placement of a Foley catheter by a senior nursing student. If the student is in the active conceptualization phase of Kolb's Theory of Experiential Learning, what action can the lab instructor expect from the student?
a. The student will need to observe placement before proceeding. b. The student assists the instructor in placing the catheter. c. The student places the Foley catheter without assistance. d. The student verbalizes beginning to understand catheter placement.